Congregation Beth Mordecai
Congregation Beth Mordecai
An inclusive congregation affiliated with the Conservative Movement.
Your Jewish Home for the Soul!
An inclusive congregation affiliated with the Conservative Movement.
Your Jewish Home for the Soul!
October 9, 2018 By bethmordecai no comments.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 12 noon.
Ask the Rabbi.
Join Rabbi Metz at the Menlo Park Mall food court, near Panera. Every Wednesday this month we will be studying Pirke Avot, an ancient (and always relevant) text from the Mishna on ethics and interpersonal relationships. Join the discussion or bring a question of your own.
Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m.
Becoming a Better Pray-er – NEW WORKSHOP SERIES
An anxiety-free way to learn the prayers commonly said during services. No Hebrew knowledge necessary! Participants will learn:
• how to say/sing the prayer
• how to "do" the prayer (perform the rituals associated with the prayer)
First session focus: The prayer recited when one is called up to the Torah for an Aliyah.
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October 8, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
Enjoy the October 2018 Bulletin. We have a lot of great events coming up! Looking forward to seeing you!
October 7, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
Blessing of the Pets, Saturday, October 20, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a fun Shabbat at the Gazebo in Bayview Park, where we will offer a blessing to the animals that have been a blessing to us.
All animals & humans, members & friends may participate.
**All pets must be leashed or contained.**
September 21, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die… We say it every year, Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die. But have you actually thought about that statement and the impact that it has on your own life. I have, often throughout this past year. You see, last Rosh Hashanah, as I stood on the bemah to address you, the person who was my champion, my biggest supporter, my biggest fan, was no longer in her seat watching you, watching me. Her name, along with my father’s, is now another name on the memorial tablets adorning our sanctuary walls. I thought about this phrase when I decided that it was time to sell my childhood home, and again as I removed from the wall,[...]
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July 31, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
June 6, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
Friday June 15th
SHABBAT BY THE SEA with a POT LUCK DINNER TO FOLLOW
Candle Lighting - 6:30 p.m. at Shul
Service - 7 p.m. at the Gazebo
Dairy/Vegetarian Pot Luck Dinner - 8 p.m. at Shul
Please e-mail Sharon Bender and let her know to what you will be bringing. *
* Update as of 6/12: Pot Luck items should be Dairy or Vegetarian. Still needed salad, veggie dish, main dish (that is not pasta if possible).
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May 23, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, it gives me great pleasure to announce that Baby Girl Metz joined our Congregation last evening. Weighing in at 7 lbs. 14 oz., everyone is doing well and the family is beyond thrilled. During the 6 weeks of Rabbi Metz’s maternity leave, Shabbat Services will be led by a number of our wonderful lay leaders. Below is the schedule. Please mark your calendars and come out to show your support of these extraordinary volunteers. Friday Saturday May 25th 8 p.m. May 26th No Services June 1st 8 p.m. June 2nd BREAKFAST MINYAN Breakfast 9-9:30 a.m. Services 9:30-10:30 a.m. June 8th 8 p.m. June 9th 10 a.m. June 15th SHABBAT BY THE SEA[...]
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May 6, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
Services in during the months of May and June may be lead by community members while Rabbi Metz is on maternity leave.
Friday, May 4 - 8 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Saturday, May 4 - 9 a.m. Bagel breakfast followed by an shortened service with discussion
Friday, May 11 - 8 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Saturday, May 12 - 10 a.m. Shabbat Services with discussion
Friday, May 18 - 8 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Saturday, May 19 - NO Shabbat Services
Friday, May 25 - 8 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Saturday, May 26 - NO Shabbat Services
Friday, June 1 - 8 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Saturday, June 2 - 9 a.m. Bagel breakfast followed by an shortened service with discussion
Friday, June 8 - 8 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Saturday, June[...]
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May 1, 2018 By Beth Mordecai no comments.
The performance is the matinee on June 24, 2018 at 3 p.m. Due to demand, we must have 12 people confirmed and paid by May 13th to receive the discounted rate. Please indicate which seating section you are selecting: Orchestra Side seats at the discounted group rate of $139 per person Rear Orchestra Side seats at the discounted group rate of $119 per person
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By Beth Mordecai no comments.
Interfaith Program in Professional Ethics takes place October 6-13, 2018.
Dear Community Members,
While in Rabbinical School, I had the incredible opportunity to study and travel with a group based out of the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York called "Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics." I participated in a fellowship with an interfaith clergy group. (more…)
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